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How do I update to the latest Quicken release with One Step Update?

By Shelley Elmblad, About.com

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Question: How do I update to the latest Quicken release with One Step Update?

Quicken updates are always free. Quicken One Step Updates automatically detect and download updates when one is made available.

Updating Quicken requires an active internet connection.

Answer: To check for and apply a Quicken program update:

  1. If you are not sure you if you need the latest update, check your Quicken version to verify the update is needed. (If you already have the most up-to-date Quicken release and you try to update, no harm is done and you will just get a message confirming that you have the latest version.)

  2. From within Quicken, start the One Step Update by clicking on Online, which is the fourth item to the right at the top of your screen.

  3. The Quicken One Step Update window will appear. If you see any options with a checkmark in the box, click on the box to remove the checks, thus de-selecting the options.

  4. Click Update Now.

  5. If an update is available, you will see it being downloaded when a green progress bar appears noting the new Quicken release. If no update is available, Quicken One Step Update will quickly run and then close.

  6. If a Quicken update downloaded in the One Step Update, click on Help at the top right, then click on About. This should show your Quicken product with the appropriate release.

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